stefan sagmeister and ekn transform global data into colorful sneakers and boots

stefan sagmeister and ekn transform global data into colorful sneakers and boots

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shoe design

shoe design surveys a range of footwear, from technology-packed sneakers to 3D-printed pumps and artistic 'wearables', showcasing a range of innovative projects and the diverse materials employed in their design.

katerina shukshina's shoes bloom straight from the garden

from zucchini ballet flats to shoes covered in flowers and dandelion seed heads, the artist turns fleeting plant materials into playful studies of footwear.

modular glue-free sneakers connect 3D printing with traditional asian craftsmanship

@danikassel readers

sliced open and rebuilt, discarded tennis balls become wearable shoes

NIKE’s hyperslide uses heat and vibration to massage your feet after workouts

recycled cables transform this pair of adidas sneakers into a one-of-one design

Iñaki Laguardia

adidas adds corners to the iconic stan smith with square-toe SQ edition

cloudbeat proposes a fully user-repairable concept speaker for on sportswear

Ingrid Ng readers

modular clog shoes with slip-on mules by sterling ruby can be worn together or one at a time

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recycled carton egg boxes turn into sneakers by kibardin design

Nidrabik Midav readers

wearable controller GO-OZ resembling sandals lets users walk and move around VR games

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On Labs Tokyo demonstrates human-centric design philosophy in robotic world

3D printed sneakers by daniyar uderbekov adjust to users' soles with climbing rope lacing

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sterling ruby and vans produce the future clog, a pair of ‘two shoes’ in single footwear

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zellerfeld releases havaianas’ first-ever 3D printed flip-flops with rounded toe cap

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zigzag block sandals are designed to unify wearers with the sidewalk

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korvaa shoes come to life using mycelium, bacterial nanocellulose and biodegradable plastics

the concept footwear debuted at the future fabrics expo 2025 in london, which ran between june 24th and 25th.

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made of compacted dirt and seeds, yerba madre's shoes plant flowers as they break down

inside NIKE’s sport research lab, faith kipyegon’s four-minute mile attempt takes shape

meet AIR-0, the inflatable work boots for astronauts who work outside of a spaceship

C Jacob Payne readers

rock shoes by canyaon and bravest are soft, wearable boulders for feet

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why NIKE uses sport science, body mapping & 3D mold to make wearable tech for sprinting

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vans manifests invisible architecture of sound at milan design week 2025

crocs adds haribo gummy bears to its classic clog for eye-candy footwear

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mizuno gives myaku myaku makeover to its bubbly enerzy sneakers for expo 2025 osaka

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Meze Audio

romania $ 349

V / envelope and key holder is an elegant bill organizer

ChiHong

taiwan $ 55

Souleaf wall art visualizes the luminous photosynthetic process

ilsangisang

south korea $ 28

Airframe - picture frame brings the window seat indoors

TEEV

south korea ~~$ 99~~ $ 89

Custom Wall Mural - Ombre

MARTINA BANOZIC TEXTILES

croatia from $ 89

Flip lenticular earrings based on a lenticular multi-view display system

A.pair

south korea $ 38

Knit necklace, 3D printed statement necklace

monocircus

japan $ 162

architects are assholes mugs make a cheeky statement

krista jahnke

canada $ 21.95

BesoVida food-grade silicone kitchenware & S+ Cutlery sturdy yet lightweight utensils

Twowgo

taiwan from ~~$ 46~~ $ 42

Cauny x Ando

Cauny

portugal $ 318

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competitions

Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: october 20th, 2026

International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026

TACTICAL URBANISM NOW! 2026 $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: october 30th, 2026

Valli Wine Tasting Room $ 11,632.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027

2026 NY Architectural & Interior Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026

Underbridge #2 $ 9,290.00 USD deadline: october 19th, 2026

The Oak Moon Pavilion $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: march 1st, 2027

L A M P International Lighting Design Competition deadline: october 31st, 2026

Kingspan MICROHOME 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: november 2nd, 2026

2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027

Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: october 20th, 2026

International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026

TACTICAL URBANISM NOW! 2026 $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: october 30th, 2026

Valli Wine Tasting Room $ 11,632.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027

2026 NY Architectural & Interior Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026

Underbridge #2 $ 9,290.00 USD deadline: october 19th, 2026

The Oak Moon Pavilion $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: march 1st, 2027

L A M P International Lighting Design Competition deadline: october 31st, 2026

Kingspan MICROHOME 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: november 2nd, 2026

2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027

all competitions

courses

Sustainable Architectural Design Program by My Archischool deadline: december 31st, 2026

Train Your Own Architectural AI-Model by My Archischool deadline: december 31st, 2026